M4.0 Depth: 223.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Catamarca Province, Argentina (Argentina)

UTC time: 2025-06-18 09:14:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2025 at 09:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Catamarca Province, Argentina (Argentina). At around 223 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Argentina: 11 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

223.0 km

UTC time

2025-06-18 09:14:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Argentina

City

Catamarca

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-27.96000, -66.72000

Temperature

10.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

223 km

223 km — deeper than the regional average (146.9 km)

Regional average: 146.9 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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